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IELTS Academic Reading

Name: Can you give us some practical tips to help read quicker and save time during the Reading test?
Uploaded: 2024-02-02T17:24:01.116Z
Duration: 60 s
Description: One of our IELTS Experts takes us through some quick tips to help you skim and save time in your IELTS Reading test.

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Some practical tips to read quicker during the Reading test?

One of our IELTS Experts takes us through some quick tips to help you skim and save time in your IELTS Reading test.

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What order will I complete the IELTS test in?

For both paper-based and computer-delivered IELTS, you will do the tests in the following order on the same day: Listening, Reading and Writing, with the Speaking test before or after this test session. Depending on the test centre, the Speaking test can be done on the same day, or a day after your sitting test depending on the number of candidates for each venue.

Can I do all parts of the test on the same day?

The Listening, Reading, and Writing parts of the test are completed immediately after each other on the same day. In some test centres, you will sit the Speaking test on the same day, or up to 7 days before or after your test date.

If you take IELTS on computer, the Speaking test will be taken on the same day, either before, or after the other three parts of the test.

Can I do all parts of the IELTS test on computer?

If you take an IELTS on Computer test, the Reading, Writing and Listening parts of the IELTS test are completed on a computer, but the Speaking test is completed face-to-face with an IELTS examiner.

Can I make notes during the IELTS on computer test?

Yes. IELTS on computer provides a note-taking and highlight function. You can try these functions in the familiarisation tests here. You can also write notes on the login details sheet you receive at the beginning of the test.

What is your best strategy for tackling the Reading test?

It can depend on the question type, but also think about skimming and scanning. First, look at the headings, diagrams or glossary to get a quick idea of the article and its general meaning. Then look at the key words in the questions to help direct you to the right spot in the article. Also remember that if you know more words, it is easier to read.

Can you give us some practical tips to help read quicker and save time during the Reading test?

Try skimming and scanning and focus on content words like nouns and verbs.

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